there's a battle
and i can't afford to lose this war
there's a battle around here
found in everything i seem to do
inconvenient self-sabbotage
and i can't afford to lose this war
making sure there's no misstep
working harder to outsmart the enemy
restless sleeps and restless days
i can't afford to lose this war
restless sleeps and restless days
i can't afford to lose this war
restless sleeps and restless days
i can't afford to lose this war
so i need to keep working
i need to make sure i don't lose sight
i need to stay stronger than the "haters"
and block out the criticism i just don't need
though the voice inside speaks louder
i can't abandon the truth
though the voice inside speaks louder
i can't abandon this truth
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poetryinwaiting
I love all things writing...though I am particularly biased towards good, vulnerable poetry. I love pouring my heart on a page with every piece I write. Life is for expressing, not containing.
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